From the Estate

Restoration Logs: Field Notes from the Tronçais Edge

Documenting the meticulous work of preserving an 1836 stone estate and cultivating a heritage orchard.

1836

Estate Established

215

Heritage Trees

14,000

Hectares Forest

Cottage & Outbuildings

Lime-Mortar Masonry: A Return to 1836

Our commitment to authenticity extends to every stone. We meticulously restore the 1836 cottage and outbuildings using traditional lime-mortar techniques, honoring the original craftsmanship and ensuring longevity.

This systematic approach revives the structural integrity of the 19th-century foresters' lodge, preserving its rustic heritage while adapting it for modern sustainable practices.

Land & Orchard Development

Cultivating the Future, Rooted in the Past

Our land logs track the essential steps in transforming six acres of woodland into a thriving heritage orchard and sustainable estate.

Drainage Systems

Soil Biology

Agricultural Expansion

Precision planning for water management ensures optimal conditions for both soil health and tree establishment across the estate.

We focus on cultivating rich, living soil, essential for the long-term vitality and productivity of our heritage fruit trees.

Detailed logs from the planting of 215 heritage fruit trees, mapping their growth and integration into the landscape.

— Estate Life

Behind-the-scenes seasonal updates living on the border of the Tronçais forest.

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